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Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is defined as the cessation of airflow during sleep preventing air from entering the lungs caused by an obstruction. When you experience an episode of apnoea during sleep your brain automatically wakes you up, usually with a very loud snore or snort. In order to breathe again. people with sleep apnoea can experience these wakening episodes many times during the night and consequently may feel very sleepy during the day.

Sleep apnoea tests are used to help determine the levels and the severity of the airway blockages that you may have. The results can then be used to help determine what treatments may be effective for you.

A fixed price for this treatment may be available on enquiry and following an initial consultation.

The guide price displayed shows what most patients who pay for their own treatment should expect to pay for treatment. The price may vary depending on Consultant, type of anaesthetic, implant or drug used, and may also vary due to your medical history.

You can trust Spire Hartswood Hospital to provide you with a single, fixed price1 so there are no surprises. Finance options are available through our chosen partner2.

1Important: Please read Spire Healthcare's terms and conditions for full details of what’s included and excluded in your fixed price* when paying for yourself. 2 Spire Healthcare Limited is acting as a credit broker to Zebra Health Finance Limited. Company No. 09406708. Registered at 1 Worsley Court, High Street, Worsley, Manchester, M28 3NJ. www.zebrahealthfinance.com Zebra Health Finance Limited is a appointed representative of Chrysalis Finance Limited and Shawbrook Bank Limited is the lender. Spire Healthcare Ltd does not receive payment for arranging credit. All parties named here are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Credit acceptance is subject to application and status. Terms and conditions apply.

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Depending on your needs and your consultant, there are a variety of sleep apnoea tests.

Apneagraph

Apneagraph uses a pressure monitoring system to record breathing patterns and oxygen saturation levels as you sleep to identify if you have sleep apnoea and also the location of the obstruction that is causing it. This helps us to identify the treatments that will give you the greatest chance of successfully treating the causes of your snoring.

To set up the Apneagraph, a small tube containing sensors is placed through the nose and into the throat (the oesophagus). The other end of the tube is connected to the Apneagraph recorder that collects the information as you sleep. Additionally a small device will be taped to your index finger to measure pulse rate and oxygen saturation levels. It takes approximately 30 minutes to set up the Apneagraph and you will need to wear a loose fitting t-shirt for your appointment, or something you are comfortable sleeping in.

Once the Apneagraph is set up, you can go home with the Apneagraph sensors in place and a small chest belt which houses the data recorder. All equipment will be positioned so that you can continue your life as normal, including eating and drinking that evening. An appointment will be made for you to come back the following morning to have the Apneagraph recorder and sensors removed.

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